Author: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student Crime in Winnipeg decreased for the second straight year, according to the recent 2024 Winnipeg Police Service (“WPS”) statistical report. The volume of crimes decreased by 0.8% from 2023, driven primarily by reductions in violent crime (-1.4%) and property crimes (-2.3%). Additionally, the overall severity of crime […]
Crime is Down in Winnipeg–But No One Knows Exactly Why Read More »
Authors: Dr. Gerard Kennedy & Erin Jeon A poll from the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) last autumn casts interesting insights on the perception of the Supreme Court of Canada in Canada’s constitutional order. The majority of Canadians (62%) believe the Supreme Court to be impartial, versus 22% who consider Canada’s highest court to be “biased.”
Canadians Genuinely Have Trust in the Supreme Court – But There Are Warning Signs Read More »
Author: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student Prisons have notoriously low literacy rates. Low literacy logically contributes to high recidivism rates. Not only is reading necessary for essential tasks such as finding housing and employment, but it also helps to develop critical thinking and self-reflection skills. One of the main ways literacy in prisons
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Prison Libraries Across the Globe Read More »
By Erica Kim, University of Alberta Law Student The recent proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use has extended to the legal context. AI is increasingly being used to facilitate legal research, translation, and drafting of court documents.[1] This increase in AI use is particularly relevant when considering access to justice. Access to justice can be
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